7. It's not about Obama. It's about US making this vocal.

Obama is already seen as an enemy of the state by those who don't like him. So he can't win over some people---unless these people see a benefit for themselves. But when people hear this coming from other locals. From their own neighbours. It takes on a higher importance. Many people are jaded by politics, but not so much by their neighbour. People need to get to their head, bully pulpit is not as powerful at times as our voices united.